Residential Lease Agreement

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RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE (the "Lease") dated this 1st day of December, 2022

BETWEEN:

Derrick Penninger

(the "Landlord")

- AND-

William Blizzard

(the "Tenant")

(individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties”)

IN CONSIDERATION OF the Landlord leasing certain premises to the Tenant and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree
as follows:

Leased Property
1. The Landlord agrees to rent to the Tenant the room, municipally described as 5392 Brazelton Street
(the "Property"), for use as residential premises only.

2. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, apart from the Tenant, no other persons will live in the
Property without the prior written permission of the Landlord.

3. No guests of the Tenants may occupy the Property for longer than one week without the prior written
consent of the Landlord.

4. No animals are allowed to be kept in or about the Property.

5. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, the Tenant is entitled to the use of parking on or about the
Property.

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6. The Tenant and members of the Tenant's household will not smoke anywhere in the Property nor
permit any guests or visitors to smoke in the Property.

7. The Tenant and members of the Tenant's household will not vape anywhere in the Property nor permit
any guests or visitors to vape in the Property.

Term
8. The term of the Lease is a periodic tenancy commencing at 12:00 noon on December 1, 2022 and
continuing on a month-to-month basis until the Landlord or the Tenant terminates the tenancy.

9. Any notice to terminate this tenancy must comply with the applicable legislation of the State of
Nevada (the "Act").

Rent
10. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, the rent for the Property is $600.00 per month (the "Rent").

11. The Tenant will pay the Rent on or before the first (1st) day of each and every month of the term of
this Lease to the Landlord at 5392 Brazelton Street, N. Las Vegas, NV. or at such other place as the
Landlord may later designate by cash or check.

12. The Landlord may increase the Rent for the Property upon providing to the Tenant such notice as
required by the Act.

Security Deposit
13. On execution of this Lease, the Tenant will pay the Landlord a security deposit of $500.00 (the
"Security Deposit").

14. The Landlord will hold the Security Deposit at an interest bearing account solely devoted to security
deposits.

15. During the term of this Lease or after its termination, the Landlord may charge the Tenant or make
deductions from the Security Deposit for any or all of the following:

a. repair of walls due to plugs, large nails or any unreasonable number of holes in the walls
including the repainting of such damaged walls;

b. repainting required to repair the results of any other improper use or excessive damage by the
Tenant;

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c. unplugging toilets, sinks and drains;

d. replacing damaged or missing doors, windows, screens, mirrors or light fixtures;

e. repairing cuts, burns, or water damage to linoleum, rugs, and other areas;

f. any other repairs or cleaning due to any damage beyond normal wear and tear caused or
permitted by the Tenant or by any person whom the Tenant is responsible for;

g. the cost of extermination where the Tenant or the Tenant's guests have brought or allowed
insects into the Property or building;

h. repairs and replacement required where windows are left open which have caused plumbing to
freeze, or rain or water damage to floors or walls;

i. replacement of locks and/or lost keys to the Property and any administrative fees associated
with the replacement as a result of the Tenant's misplacement of the keys; and

j. any other purpose allowed under this Lease or the Act.

For the purpose of this clause, the Landlord may charge the Tenant for professional cleaning and
repairs if the Tenant has not made alternate arrangements with the Landlord.

16. The Tenant may not use the Security Deposit as payment for the Rent.

17. The Landlord will return the Security Deposit at the end of this tenancy, less such deductions as
provided in this Lease but no deduction will be made for damage due to reasonable wear and tear nor
for any deduction prohibited by the Act.

18. Within the time period required by the Act and after the termination of this tenancy, the Landlord will
deliver or mail the Security Deposit less any proper deductions or with further demand for payment
to: ________________________________________________________, or at such other place as the
Tenant may advise.

Inspections
19. The Parties will complete, sign and date an inspection report at the beginning and at the end of this
tenancy.

20. At all reasonable times during the term of this Lease and any renewal of this Lease, the Landlord and
its agents may enter the Property to make inspections or repairs, or to show the Property to
prospective tenants or purchasers in compliance with the Act.

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Tenant Improvements
21. The Tenant will obtain written permission from the Landlord before doing any of the following:

a. applying adhesive materials, or inserting nails or hooks in walls or ceilings other than two small
picture hooks per wall;

b. painting, wallpapering, redecorating or in any way significantly altering the appearance of the
Property;

c. removing or adding walls, or performing any structural alterations;

d. installing a waterbed(s);

e. changing the amount of heat or power normally used on the Property as well as installing
additional electrical wiring or heating units;

f. placing or exposing or allowing to be placed or exposed anywhere inside or outside the Property
any placard, notice or sign for advertising or any other purpose; or

g. affixing to or erecting upon or near the Property any radio or TV antenna or tower.

Utilities and Other Charges


22. The Landlord is responsible for the payment of the following utilities and other charges in relation to
the Property: electricity, water/sewer, internet, cable, telephone, natural gas, heating oil/propane,
garbage collection and alarm/security system.

23. The Landlord is also responsible for the following utilities and charges:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Insurance
24. The Tenant is hereby advised and understands that the personal property of the Tenant is not insured
by the Landlord for either damage or loss, and the Landlord assumes no liability for any such loss.

25. The Tenant is not responsible for insuring the Landlord's contents and furnishings in or about the
Property for either damage or loss, and the Tenant assumes no liability for any such loss.

Attorney Fees
26. In the event that any action is filed in relation to this Lease, the unsuccessful Party in the action will
pay to the successful Party, in addition to all the sums that either Party may be called on to pay, a

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reasonable sum for the successful Party's attorney fees.

Governing Law
27. This Lease will be construed in accordance with and exclusively governed by the laws of the State of
Nevada.

Severability
28. If there is a conflict between any provision of this Lease and the Act, the Act will prevail and such
provisions of the Lease will be amended or deleted as necessary in order to comply with the Act.
Further, any provisions that are required by the Act are incorporated into this Lease.

29. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Lease will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision of this Lease. Such other provisions remain in full force and
effect.

Amendment of Lease
30. This Lease may only be amended or modified by a written document executed by the Parties.

Assignment and Subletting


31. The Tenant will not assign this Lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the Property
or any part of the Property. Any assignment, subletting, concession, or license, whether by operation
of law or otherwise, will be void and will, at Landlord's option, terminate this Lease.

Damage to Property
32. If the Property should be damaged other than by the Tenant's negligence or willful act or that of the
Tenant's employee, family, agent, or visitor and the Landlord decides not to rebuild or repair the
Property, the Landlord may end this Lease by giving appropriate notice.

Care and Use of Property


33. The Tenant will promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, or of any situation that may
significantly interfere with the normal use of the Property or to any furnishings supplied by the
Landlord.

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34. The Tenant will not engage in any illegal trade or activity on or about the Property.

35. The Parties will comply with standards of health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety as required by
law.

36. The Parties will use reasonable efforts to maintain the Property in such a condition as to prevent the
accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold. The Tenant will promptly notify the Landlord in
writing of any moisture accumulation that occurs or of any visible evidence of mold discovered by the
Tenant. The Landlord will promptly respond to any such written notices from the Tenant.

37. If the Tenant is absent from the Property and the Property is unoccupied for a period of 4 consecutive
days or longer, the Tenant will arrange for regular inspection by a competent person. The Landlord
will be notified in advance as to the name, address and phone number of the person doing the
inspections.

38. At the expiration of the term of this Lease, the Tenant will quit and surrender the Property in as good
a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Lease, reasonable use and wear and
tear excepted.

Rules and Regulations


39. The Tenant will obey all rules and regulations of the Landlord regarding the Property.

Address for Notice


40. For any matter relating to this tenancy, the Tenant may be contacted at the Property or through the
phone number below:

a. Name: William Blizzard.

b. Phone: (424) 260-8250.

c. Email: williamblizzard@gmail.com.

41. For any matter relating to this tenancy, whether during or after this tenancy has been terminated, the
Landlord's address for notice is:

a. Name: Derrick Penninger.

b. Address: 5392 Brazelton Street, N. Las Vegas, NV.

The contact information for the Landlord is:

c. Phone: (213) 294-6784.

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General Provisions
42. All monetary amounts stated or referred to in this Lease are based in the United States dollar.

43. Any waiver by the Landlord of any failure by the Tenant to perform or observe the provisions of this
Lease will not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's rights under this Lease in respect of any
subsequent defaults, breaches or non-performance and will not defeat or affect in any way the
Landlord's rights in respect of any subsequent default or breach.

44. This Lease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be, of each Party. All covenants are
to be construed as conditions of this Lease.

45. All sums payable by the Tenant to the Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Lease will be
deemed to be additional rent and will be recovered by the Landlord as rental arrears.

46. Where there is more than one Tenant executing this Lease, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable
for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities pursuant to this Lease.

47. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both Parties, or unless the
changes are made in compliance with the Act.

48. The Tenant will be charged an additional amount of $25.00 for each N.S.F. check or checks returned
by the Tenant's financial institution.

49. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be considered when
interpreting this Lease. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in
the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.

50. This Lease may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be
original signatures.

51. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties.

52. During the last 30 days of this Lease, the Landlord or the Landlord's agents will have the privilege of
displaying the usual 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' or 'Vacancy' signs on the Property.

53. Time is of the essence in this Lease.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF William Blizzard and Derrick Penninger have duly affixed their signatures on
this 1st day of December, 2022.

_______________________________
Derrick Penninger

_______________________________
William Blizzard

The Tenant acknowledges receiving a duplicate copy of this Lease signed by the Tenant and the Landlord
on the _____ day of ______________________, 20____.

_______________________________
William Blizzard

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